Maria Sama Ga Miteru
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The Highs of University
By Miracles79
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Chapter 6: Part 2
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Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters they belong to the amazing Oyuki Konno who brought Maria Sama Ga Miteru into our lives.
I would like to thank my wonderful Beta-Reader for continuing to look through and improve my work. She is, undoubtedly, the Miracle that makes Miracles79 and I thank her for that.
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"Oh my god, isn't…isn't that Ogasawara Sachiko…?"
"She's here! I can't believe I'm actually seeing her with my own two eyes…"
"Isn't she beautiful? I can't believe it; Sachiko-sama will be in our class for the next 3 days..."
"We're so lucky. I would do anything to be by her side, who does Yumi-chan think she is?"
As Sachiko continued to walk down the crowded halls of Lillian University she couldn't help but overhear the admiring, often bordering on infatuated, words of many of the University students, as the Rosa Chinensis Family approached their assigned lecture class with due elegance and grace befitting of the refined maidens they had often been labelled as.
The Red Roses, led by Sachiko, continued to walk along the crowded hallway as they looked for the appropriate hall number that had been assigned to them by the School council leader, Rin. However, despite the supposedly helpful slip of paper, which indicated the required hall number, they were most certainly lost. The main school building was so massive in scale that it had effectively left the Red Roses confused and a little disorientated.
Sachiko in light of this news, however, remained as composed as ever, not even admitting to herself that she was lost, the same could not be said for her younger sisters, unfortunately.
While Yumi was notably confused and worried, fearing she would be ridiculed by the class for her failure to locate the required hall, Touko on the other hand was evidently exasperated by the situation and rounded on several University students for the location of the lecture hall, all the while ignoring Yumi's disappointed gaze.
Eventually, after much confusion, Sachiko had finally managed to locate the Lecture hall, Lecture Room 36: Business Management. Sachiko was also fully aware that the lecture she was about to partake in, had been specifically chosen with her own future in mind, rather than Touko or Yumi's.
As a member of the prestigious Ogasawara Family and its only surviving heir, certain things were to be expected of her. She was under no illusion. Her grandfather even admitted that Sachiko would go on to replace both himself and his son as the leader of the most powerful company in the whole of Japan, the Ogasawara Corporation.
'Why am I not surprised…?'
'Either my family planned this…'
'Or Rin-sama thought she was helping me…'
'Either way, I guess I have no choice but to do as I'm told.'
Yumi stared meekly at Sachiko pondering the latter's train of thought. The young brunette had noticed when Sachiko's eye had turned to slits upon reading the name of the subject and the faint creases of concern appearing upon her gorgeous features.
Carefully, debating her next words, Yumi began to speak "Onee-sama, are you alright?" she asked questioningly while Sachiko continued to stare at the front door not moving an inch.
Sachiko, picking up on the faint yet wonderfully sweet voice, turned to face her Petite soeur with a reassuring smile. "I am fine, Yumi. Why do you ask?" Sachiko questioned as she stepped closer to her Petite soeur while instinctively placing a hand upon her shoulder.
Yumi at the slightest touch of Sachiko's hand began to blush for reasons which didn't even seem to make sense to herself. Lowering her head quickly to hide her flustered appearance, Yumi responded "I-It's nothing, Onee-sama. You just seemed…never mind." Sachiko smiled appreciatively as she leant closer to her adorably red faced Petite soeur.
"Yumi. If you have any concerns, please, tell me. I promise I won't bite." Sachiko teased while admiring the flustered look of her most precious person. Yumi stuttered slightly, regretting ever opening her mouth in the first place as she replied "B-Bite? Um. Onee-sama, please, it's really nothing, forget I said anything." Yumi mumbled while recognizing the teasing gaze of both her Onee-sama and Petite soeur.
"If you are certain, Yumi. But, please, remember I am your Onee-sama. And even if it weren't already an obligation born from our soeurship, I would be more than happy to help you with whatever concerns you have. Please, remember this, Yumi." Sachiko silently pleaded, raising Yumi's chin so that she could look into those expressive mocha brown eyes she so deeply loved.
Refocusing her attention towards the door, Sachiko walked past the momentarily paralysed brunette who merely nodded her head slowly in response to Sachiko's caring nature. She was, however, snapped from her previous state thanks to Touko's hand claiming her own in a warm embrace. Yumi smiled at not only the act but the warm feeling within her bosom as she stared from her beautiful Petite soeur to her alluring and utterly captivating Onee-sama.
With a slight push, Sachiko finally opened the door to the lecture hall and was promptly followed by both Yumi and Touko who she suddenly realised were holding hands, once again. Causing the, oh so, familiar feeling of jealousy to rear its ugly head in the direction of Touko. Sachiko knew the jealousy was misplaced, Touko was an important part of Yumi's life but that didn't stop her from despising anyone who sought to claim the same skin ship that she desperately desired.
As the group walked through the second set of doors they were graced by the sight of a massive lecture room spanning the size of approximately 14.7m long to 8.4m's wide. Even Sachiko let out a content sigh, impressed by not only its size but its inviting appearance, especially the glimmering chandelier which rested above the hall's epicentre.
"Wow. This place is amazing." Yumi squealed in understandable excitement as she stepped further into the slightly crowded hall, Sachiko watching in awe as the chandelier became the backdrop to one of the most beautiful sights she had ever seen.
There standing at the foot of the stairs was Yumi, beaming her wonderfully captivating smile towards her soeurs, while the chandelier continued to glitter directly behind her. The beautiful sight of their soeur caused both Touko and Sachiko to simply gaze at Yumi in both underlying affection and the purest form of love either girl could muster.
Moving a stray hair around her ear, Yumi turned back towards the lecture hall only to recognize the unsettling sight of numerous eyes staring up in her direction. Blushing at the unexpected attention, Yumi turned back towards her Onee-sama with a slightly troubled look on her face.
Sachiko sensed Yumi's sudden apprehension and moved closer to the anxious girl. "Yumi? What's wrong…?" Sachiko asked comfortingly before noticing the entire hall's attention fixed upon them, followed by the numerous inaudible whispers she was so used to.
She realised, with a single look within her Petite soeur's eyes that Yumi felt increasingly uncomfortable with the attention she was receiving. And acting on instinct she carefully manoeuvred Yumi towards Touko who acknowledged the act with a questioning look directed towards her cousin.
"Just follow my lead" Sachiko whispered to the two soeurs as she gracefully walked down the stairs heading in the direction of 3 currently unoccupied seats which seemed rather isolated from the overall class.
'Perfect…'
'If I can draw their attention then Yumi won't be so nervous…'
'I would normally love to see her blushing face but not like this…'
'Not when she is actually scared of something.'
Sachiko was easily recognized by the entire class who watched in awe as the graceful Princess of Lillian Academy made her way towards her seat. The University students attempted to be polite by discretely whispering to one another but it obviously failed as Sachiko continued to pick up on bits of ridiculous rumours and tales of her excellence in both beauty and intelligence.
But, while Sachiko and Touko remained unperturbed by the former's growing attention as well as the numerous gazes of affection that had been directed towards her, Yumi didn't handle it as capably. Yumi had always been rather sensitive about her Onee-sama and as her previous concerns became forgotten she moved away from Touko and closer to her Onee-sama, blocking the other students' view of her Onee-sama in the process.
As she walked, Sachiko felt an unmistakably familiar pressure on her hand, as well as a familiar electrical impulse coursing through her body at the lightest touch. Without turning to look, Sachiko simply acknowledged the presence that walked beside her. "Yumi" Sachiko whispered fondly as she felt one of Yumi's finger's stroke the inside of her palm in a repetitious manner.
"Onee-sama" Yumi replied evenly as she continued to look straight ahead, her nervous disposition replaced by one of utter determination as she continued to walk beside her Onee-sama.
"I thought you disliked attention, Yumi? Wasn't that why you froze on the stairs?" Sachiko asked as she noticed the disgruntled looks of students whose view had been completely obstructed by the supposedly attention hungry brunette.
"I do. But, I couldn't just allow them to stare at you over long. Isn't that the job of a Petite soeur? To support their Onee-sama when needed." Yumi stated in confidence as she leaned closer to Sachiko, the latter's wish of further skin ship being granted by the silently jealous Fukuzawa Yumi.
Sachiko smiled at her Petite soeur's kind yet protective words and was so overcome with her soeur's act that she rather uncharacteristically led Yumi towards her seat like a prince leading his princess. Touko smiled at the pair who seemed to be growing closer and closer by the day, although she deeply hoped they would make the last push towards something they both wanted.
Ignoring the mixture of outrage and squeals of excitement, Sachiko motioned for Yumi to sit beside her, bowing slightly in playful respect. Giggling, Yumi took the offered seat and waited for Sachiko to sit beside her which she did.
The group quickly pulled out their notebooks and writing equipment, waiting for the start of the lesson to begin. Looking up at the clock, Sachiko realized they still had at least 15 minutes till the start of the lecture and so with her playful spirit relatively intact she continued to enjoy her time beside her angel, Yumi.
However, the two did not communicate by word of mouth. There were still a significant amount of attention directed towards them and so Sachiko decided to, for the first time I might add, write little messages to Yumi in the corner of her notebook before sliding it towards Yumi.
'Are you feeling better now?'
Yumi's eyebrows rose as she realised Sachiko had written her a message in the corner of her book. Smiling and blushing slightly, Yumi picked up her pen and started to write a well thought out reply.
'I feel fine Onee-sama, please, don't worry about me. It's you I was more concerned about :( '
Feeling slightly more open and confident, Yumi finished her response and slid the reply closer to Sachiko. The latter read it once through before responding with yet another reply.
'Me? Why would you be concerned about me Yumi? Did I do something to offend you?'
Yumi expecting another warm hearted reply was understandably shocked by the ludicrous thought of Sachiko trying to hurt her intentionally. Sachiko would never hurt her and she knew that better than anyone. So with renewed focus Yumi quickly scribbled an honest reply.
'Onee-sama, you misunderstand. I could never be offended by anything you do…The truth is I was worried for you. Everyone was staring at you and I just wanted you to feel comfortable. I will always be thankful for what you have done for me, Onee-sama. Never forget that.'
Yumi couldn't control the blush that crept into her face at her hand written admission, and quickly looked in any direction that didn't include her Onee-sama. Yumi nervously handed over the notebook in front of Sachiko as the latter smiled reading every word that had been poured from her Petite soeur, visibly touched by Yumi's kind note.
'Thank you, Yumi. Your words mean more to me than you could possibly imagine. I am so fortunate to have found such a caring and considerate Petite soeur.'
As Sachiko handed back the notebook, she carefully examined Yumi's face in the hope that her message would bring joy to the young girl who had stolen her heart at first sight.
But, before Yumi had the chance to fully process the words, another slightly thicker notebook landed directly on top of Sachiko's. Puzzled, Yumi turned to face the intruder who had interrupted a tender moment between herself and her precious princess.
Upon realising that it was Touko who had interrupted their messages, Yumi's frown subsided as she instead fixed a warm smile to her lips and watched as Touko straightened up and refocused her attention to her school bag. Remembering the notebook Yumi returned her attention to Touko's where she saw 5 words written in a questioning tone.
'What's with all the messages?'
Despite Yumi's disdain for drawing attention to herself she couldn't help but laugh hysterically at Touko's strange response. Who would write a message asking why they were sending messages to each other? To Yumi it didn't make any sense and her Petite soeur's confused look didn't help matters as her fits of giggling continued to increase in frequency.
Intrigued, Sachiko looked down at Touko's text book and read the 5 words which Yumi found eye wateringly funny. After a brief flash of annoyance flashed across her face at Touko's, apparently, unnecessary interruption. Sachiko eventually fell in line with her Petite soeur as her light giggles eventually turned into respectably modest laughter.
Even as Sachiko continued to laugh alongside Yumi, she couldn't help but admire the beautiful blush adjourning her gorgeous features. Sachiko wasn't the only who had noticed this, however. Yumi's adorably flustered state had mistakenly captivated some of the students who instantly warmed and fawned over the Rosa Chinensis en bouton.
After a while, the older sisters of the Rosa Chinensis Family settled down, while the younger member merely scowled at her senior for finding her serious question so amusing. But, her questions were halted by the arrival of the lecturer, who entered the room without acknowledging a single member of his students.
The entire class (Including Yumi eventually who momentarily forgot the respectable custom) stood for their teacher and waited for him to allow them permission to sit.
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"You may sit." The lecturer remarked as he faced the class with a comforting smile. He quickly scanned the lecture hall until his eyes came upon 3 students of Lillian Academy, dressed in their traditional sailor uniforms. Nodding to himself he addressed the class.
"As you should all be aware by now. We are joined by three extremely prestigious guests from Lillian Academy," The lecturer motioned towards the Rosa Chinensis Family in emphasis before he introduced himself ", my name is Mr Hotaka and I am a Business lecturer at the University of Lillian. It is a pleasure to welcome you to my lesson." He spoke confidently and even bowed in respect as his cheerful mood infused the lecture hall with a surprisingly upbeat air.
On first impressions, Yumi felt very comfortable with the old man's jovial attitude and understanding manner but in truth there was another more prominent reason as to why she felt content at this moment of time. She smiled, once again, as she felt her Onee-sama's hand almost teasingly wrapped around her own, their conjoined hands resting upon Sachiko's lap.
Her blissful thoughts, however, were broken by Mr Hokata's calming voice "Now, if you would like to make your introductions to the class. It would just be a simple introduction. Your name, as well as your title within Lillian Academy, which I believe is the Rosa Sedona's, and lastly a little something about yourselves." After finishing his proposal he looked questioningly at his students who were laughing loudly for reasons that he could not easily discern.
However, his confusion was quickly answered by one of his giggling students who had problems controlling her voice as she continued to laugh. "It's Rosa Chinensis' Mr Hotaka. Not Rosa Sedona. Where did you even get that from?"
In response to this surprising and embarrassing news Mr Hotaka hanged his head in comical fashion before apologizing for his initial error as he corrected himself. The three students in question however took no umbrage with the man, despite Sachiko's initial concern that he was, perhaps, mocking such a prized family from Lillian.
Touko stood up from her seat first and announced herself to the attentive group that practically ogled her, Yumi's Onee-sama instincts kicking into life as she gazed up at her beautiful Petite soeur. "Gokigenyou, my name is Matsudaira Touko and I am the Rosa Chinensis en bouton's bouton. And I hope to one day study medicine at Lillian University."
Gazing at Touko fondly, Yumi knew the reasons why her Petite soeur desired to learn medicine. She was well aware that her grandfather owned a respectable hospital, having visited before when Touko wasn't her Petite soeur.
She also knew that Touko's grandfather was nearing retirement which meant that the hospital would either become defunct or even worse owned by greedy hands who would destroy the once comforting air that reassured patients that they could continue, whatever their affliction.
Leaving the matter for the moment, Yumi smiled proudly at Touko causing the latter to blush slightly as she took her seat. It was now Yumi's turn to introduce herself and so she confidently stood and faced the eager students who watched her as if she was a prized stallion.
"Go-Gokigenyou everyone. My name is Fukuzawa Yumi and I am the Rosa Chinensis en bouton of Lillian Academy. And…Um, my goal is to attend Lillian University. E-Even though I-I am unsure of what… course I wish to t-take."
As Yumi introduced herself to the class Sachiko couldn't help but notice the displeased gazes focusing solely on her Petite soeur from a small minority of the class. Most were in awe of Yumi's undeniable cuteness and charm of course but some stared at her in hushed whispers which brought fits of laughter from various close knit groups.
This also didn't go unnoticed by Yumi whose confidence began to wane during the end of her greeting. Sachiko watched almost heartbroken as Yumi became more flustered, a creeping pool of blood rushing to her face. A sight Sachiko would have normally adored but not this time because it was brought forth not by playful teasing but by bitter and jealous words.
The old man quickly allowed Yumi to sit down to save her from further embarrassment. Well aware that a section of his class where making the young girl uncomfortable. But even he had to admit that he was impressed by Yumi's confidence and the flexibility in her academic vision.
Touko, however, with a scowl placed on her usually calm features, scanned the crowd in search of any group who dared to place her Onee-sama in any sort of discomfort. If they were found then they would feel the wrath of an extremely pissed off Matsudaira and Ogasawara, by the look Sachiko gave sections of the students.
Standing up Sachiko announced herself to the far more attentive and eager audience who sat on the edges of their seats waiting for the beautiful and equally intelligent Ogasawara Sachiko to speak.
"Gokigenyou, my name is Ogasawara Sachiko and I am the Rosa Chinensis of Lillian Academy." And with that simple statement Sachiko returned to her seats ignoring the notably disappointed atmosphere within the large lecture room.
"Um…" Mr Hotaka mumbled in confusion before continuing "Well, Miss Ogasawara would you tell us something about yourself?" he asked in a slightly more enthusiastic manner. Sachiko raising her gaze from her notebook lifted her eyebrow at the slightly more nervous lecturer who had attempted to save a potentially tense atmosphere from entering his lecture hall.
"And why should I? I have no reason or obligation to anyone in this class, other than my two younger soeurs who already know much about me. My secrets and aspirations are my own and I would prefer to keep it that way. If I have decided not to confide fully in my soeurs then what chance do any of you have?" Sachiko asked terrifyingly calm as she continued to hold Yumi's hand with her own, caressing it tenderly for support and protection.
The room remained silent as Sachiko sat unconcerned by the increasing attention directed towards her. The majority maintained their gazes full of admiration, and in some part deep affection while others became silent, shocked by Sachiko's inexplicable change in an image they had perceived for numerous years.
The old man, once again, attempted to save the tense situation before matters took a turn for the worse. "Um, could you only tell us something simple or small? I don't mean to pry into your life and I assure you that I won't ask you to part with any important information or feelings you might…"
Interrupting Mr Hotaka, Sachiko stood up defiantly and faced the entire class before admitting "If we are talking about the most important thing to me then I will admit one thing and that is… that the most important person to me, in my life, lies to my right," Yumi, realising that she was on her Onee-sama's right hand side, couldn't hide the huge smile spreading across her face or the persistent and forceful pounding of her excited heart as she listened to hear her Onee-sama in awe.
", but I don't see how this comes as any concern to you. So please continue with the lesson and ask me no more needless questions." Sachiko replied coldly as she returned to her seat and slid her hand into Yumi's slightly trembling one.
Mr Hotaka took Sachiko's advice to heart and began the lecture almost immediately but not before taking an accounting of the register. Sachiko listened intently to the lecture and made several notes as she became engrossed in the subject matter at hand.
From Yumi's observation, Touko seemed to understand bits and pieces of the lecture but unfortunately she understood none of it. Yumi was in no man's land and did not have the faintest idea of what was going on.
'I don't understand this at all…'
'What does that even mean, stagnant…?'
'Wasn't that something to do with money…?'
'How can Onee-sama understand such a complicated subject…?'
'She really is amazing, my Onee-sama.'
The lecture continued at a steady pace as Yumi sat understandably confused and effectively bored by the entire experience but nonetheless continued to give her full attention to the lecture. If only so she wouldn't embarrass her Onee-sama once again.
Noting her lack of interest, Yumi began to wander how Shimako and Noriko were progressing with their own lecture.
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"Hehe Shimako-chan I saved you a seat, come here already. You damn cutie." A giggling blonde haired University student shouted from across the lecture hall. Grimacing slightly, Shimako and Noriko made their way towards the waving woman who was meant to be not only their senior but their role model.
"Gokigenyou, Chika-sama." Shimako greeted politely but not before the former sat up from her chair and hugged Shimako with such a surprising amount of force that she was forced backwards, the back of her thigh making contact with the nearby table.
Noriko watched a vein popping in her head, once again, as Chika wrapped her arms around Shimako's slender body. Watched seethingly as Chika pressed her body intimately closer to Shimako's forcing Shimako to half sit on the opposite table, her legs dangerously placed between Chika's own slightly more mature pair.
She continued to watch this scene unfold between her secret girlfriend and the far too intimate Chika, with utter contempt for the overly familiar Chika who, in her mind, was becoming far too friendly with not only her Onee-sama but with the woman of her dreams.
'She's my girlfriend and she's just letting Chika have her way…?'
'Why isn't she pushing Chika away…?'
'Only I should be allowed to do that…'
'She is my girlfriend after all.'
As you may all be aware Shimako and Noriko have been in a romantic relationship for a little over 2 weeks but you may not be aware of the extent of their love for one another. The soeurs had often gone round to each other's houses when neither of their parents were around.
Shimako deeply prized and loved the intimacy of her relationship with Noriko; they had kissed many times, often in secret, and had several very heated moments between them although it never ever progressed past intense kissing or occasional nervous petting, whether that would be an intimate embrace or silently snuggling together as they fell asleep.
Shimako didn't want to go too fast with Noriko because what she desperately wanted was for Noriko to not just be her first but more importantly to be her last and only partner. That was something Shimako desperately prayed for in Noriko because she knew she could never find happiness in anyone else.
Shimako was also oblivious to the fact that Noriko was secretly of the same mind but, unfortunately, for the Rosa Gigantea en bouton, it was moments like this were Shimako's beauty, which often drew lustful gazes and pleading eyes, caused Noriko's jealous side to rear its ugly head.
After several seconds, Shimako suddenly noticed Noriko's thoroughly pissed off state and quickly detached herself from both the desk and the clingy University student, who at that moment was preparing herself to lick and taste the delectable nape of Shimako's pretty neck.
Huffing in mock hurt Chika returned to her seat, her eyes never leaving Shimako's delicious frame while her friends continued to giggle at Chika's almost boyish behaviour.
When Shimako moved away from Chika, Noriko's heart leapt in happiness as she quickly welcomed Shimako's outstretched hand. Reassured that they were together again, the pair turned to face Chika while the latter watched their interactions with a hint of intrigue and interest.
"Come here Shimmy-chan. I saved you a seat." Chika said as she rested her elbow on the desk, her hand cupping the side of her chin in an apparently cute manner. Shimako scanned the full row of currently occupied seats and realised a glaring issue with Chika's statement. "What do you mean? All the seats are taken, aren't they?" Shimako asked questioningly.
Chika covered her mouth as she burst into laughter, gazing intently into Shimako's crystal blue orbs. "What do you mean; I saved you a seat…right…here." Chika replied lustfully as she let the words role of her tongue deliciously while patting her lap in emphasis. She smiled even wider when she saw Shimako's flustered state.
'She's so cute…'
'God I could eat her up and never eat anything ever again…'
'I'd even settle for a single taste…'
'Maybe I'll get my chance later when we're alone?'
"What?" Noriko practically screamed upon hearing Chika's unflattering suggestion, acquiring the concerned stares from University students all around her. "Onee-sama will do no such thing. We'll be leaving now, so don't follow us." Noriko retorted as she hurriedly dragged Shimako away from the now giggling girl who remarked one last thing.
"I'll leave your Onee-sama for now but remember I will be the one she sleeps with by the end of tonight. And who knows what might happen?" Noriko quickened her pace away from the group, a dark aura exuding from her very being, as she located a couple of unoccupied chairs at the very back of the lecture hall.
Having now seated herself alongside the still fuming Noriko, Shimako attempted to comfort her noticeably troubled Petite soeur. "Please, don't worry, Noriko-chan. I'm sure Chika-sama means nothing by it. And in any case," Shimako then lowered her voice to a faint whisper that only Noriko could hear ", it is you I want, not her. I love you more than you could ever know so, please, calm down…Noriko"
At these words Shimako rested her hands on top of Noriko's clenched pair as she attempted to calm her disgruntled girlfriend. Shimako was still haunted by the way she handled Noriko's confession. Of how she turned away from her most precious woman, without an answer, and left her crying amongst the cherry blossoms.
The way she had handled that situation had hurt and possibly even scarred Noriko badly and Shimako knew it. Her careless act had almost cost her the chance of experiencing true love and everlasting happiness. Shimako wasn't sure if Noriko still trusted her since her unanswered confession and had made it her life goal to make up for what she had done, no matter how unfair it would seem.
'How could Noriko ever forgive me for what I've done…?'
'She has such a strong and forgiving heart…'
'She never asked me for an explanation for my actions…'
'Even when I tried to explain she didn't want to know…'
'She just said "That's in the past now. I'm looking towards the future and you are my present and future, Shimako. So, please, give us a chance and I will love you forever."'
Smiling at the memory, remembering how tears had poured from her eyes after that confession and how Noriko's cherry lips felt against hers, she finally turned towards Noriko who had suddenly stopped shaking. Shimako raised an eyebrow at her Petite soeur's sudden change in demeanour, as Noriko turned to her whilst seemingly deep in thought.
"Prove it."
Noriko replied in all seriousness as she carefully looked around her nearby vicinity, smiling as she noticed the surprisingly small number of people congregating with the humongous hall.
Luckily for the pair, but more so Noriko, there was only one entrance into the hall which happened to be at the front of the lecture hall. The class they were attending was a small class of about 30 people which within a seating size of 100 plus offered them much in the ways of privacy. They were also at the very back of the lecture hall while the other students opted to congregate around the middle or front of the hall. This all meant that Shimako and Noriko were accorded both privacy and a vast amount of time to themselves.
"What?" Shimako asked in confusion as she followed Noriko's keen observation of her surroundings for whatever reason. "I said prove it." Noriko replied as she then wordlessly inched closer to her Onee-sama, bending her head low so that she wouldn't be seen by any students who happened to look in their direction.
"Prove it? What do you mean Noriko-chan? You're not making any s-sense." Shimako stuttered as Noriko suddenly evaded her personal space. The sudden and close proximity caused Shimako's heart to quicken in response and her hand to involuntarily cup the side of her Petite soeur's cheek rubbing it tenderly as she approached ever closer.
"Kiss me" Noriko breathed in reply as her ever growing need for the naturally delicious blonde was laced within her every word and sensual gaze.
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'Kiss me…?'
'She can't be serious, there are people everywhere…'
'We've only once ever kissed once in public and that was at the Rose Mansion…'
'But we were safe then. We were alone after the meeting and the doors were locked…'
'But we are in the open now… What if someone catches us?'
"Noriko you can't be serious. Not here, there are people everywhere. What if we're seen?" Shimako whispered hurriedly in what she hoped was a commanding manner. But despite her warnings Noriko continued to move closer and closer, taking no heed to Shimako's worry.
Shimako backed away slightly as Noriko began to loom over her. She felt Noriko's hands brush against the sides of her stomach when she held onto the edge of Shimako's chair for support continuing to edge ever closer. Shimako's breathing had become deeper as she gazed at the irresistibly gorgeous woman who had stolen her heart, as she pressed her body intimately closer to her own unworthy figure.
Suddenly Shimako's progress was halted when her back made contact with the wall which had previously been at least 5 chairs away. Shimako was now trapped between a sturdy wall and a beautifully enticing figure known as Nijo Noriko.
Noticing Shimako's current predicament, Noriko slowly drifted her hand up Shimako's hip, the latter moaning in satisfaction, before eventually placing it against her Onee-sama stomach which was performing summersaults at not only the romantic and intimate act but at the predicament she was now placed in.
Noriko watched her Onee-sama's stomach intently as it constricted and relaxed at a faster pace. She was amazed at how such a simple and wonderful act could make her feel so content, no it was more than that the act made her relieved and immensely happy because Shimako was allowing and trusting in her to do what she wanted.
With this thought in mind, Noriko moved even closer to Shimako as her other hand moved teasingly along the brunette's skin before resting at the nape of her Onee-sama's neck, tilting her head, as she allowed their lips to touch faintly and momentarily.
Shimako slid down the wall slightly with a deep sigh of contentment unaware that Noriko had settled herself above her, Noriko's elbows supporting her weight as she lay inches above the beautiful Todo Shimako. Noriko's scent enveloped Shimako's senses and the sweet taste of her breath, which caressed her moistened lips, caused her eyes to gravitate towards Noriko's parted lips which breathed heavily in desperate need and arousal.
"Prove it…Shimako." Noriko whispered without the appropriate honorific as her lips lingered centimetres above her Onee-sama, applying subtle pressure in the hope of awakening the desire within her beautiful girlfriend.
With those words and the dropping of the honorific, which was only ever done when they were alone together or in moments of bliss, Shimako in a fluid and seamless motion cupped the sides of her Petite soeur's face and captured Noriko's lips with her own in an eager yet equally tender motion, while Noriko purposely lowered her body to rest directly on top of Shimako's.
"Okay class, let us begin." Just as the lecturer was about to continue her speech she heard a startled yelp from the back of the class followed by two flustered high school girls embarrassingly announcing their appearance.
'Woah, what was that about…?'
'Wait. They must be the much talked about Soeurs from Lillian Academy…'
'Oh yeah, I was told they would be attending my lectures for the next 3 days…'
'So this must be the first one…how embarrassing, poor things.'
"Well… Hello, to you too," at the young woman's playful response the class began to giggle at not only her teasing response but at the two girls blushing furiously. "Are you okay up there? Can you hear me?" The teacher asked in a reassuring tone while the class continued to giggle and "Aww" at the pair's utterly adorable appearance which was beginning to become even more apparent as many of the students finally laid eyes on the breathtakingly beautiful Todo Shimako.
Chuckling slightly as she regained her composure, Shimako sat up straighter in a more dignified manner and replied "We can hear you perfectly from up here, but I think we may need to move a bit closer. I apologize for our behaviour earlier; it's just that we saw a massive spider earlier… Which was a little, startling."
Lying was something Shimako deeply despised in people but on this occasion she allowed herself the luxury of feigning ignorance as the teacher smiled in response. "Oh then, please, sit where you would feel most comfortable, although we may all have to be on the lookout for that spider you mentioned."
The class had a mixed reaction to this surprising news. One half found the topic amusing because it seemed like the most unfortunate welcoming to their class than they could have ever imagined. While the other half merely observed their surroundings, fearing the return of the illusive and apparently massive spider.
Sitting up from their chairs, Shimako and Noriko walked towards a row of unoccupied seats which were still near the back but not as much as before. The class couldn't help but admire the confidence and grace in which they walked despite the many affectionate gazes the two received but even so they still managed to take it in their stride never showing any sign of discomfort.
"That's better. Now as you all know well, today is a very special day. As you can see we are joined by Lillian Academy's finest. I hope you will come to enjoy your experiences here and take something away both memorable and precious. Now if you would like to introduce yourselves to the class." The teacher asked of the unperturbed high school students as the eldest one stood from her seat.
"Of course, my name is Todo Shimako and I am the Rosa Gigantea of Lillian Academy. I look forward to our time together and hope to learn and experience my first taste of life within a University setting." Shimako announced to the keen audience who nodded in acknowledgement and smiles of understanding.
When Shimako was properly seated Noriko promptly sat up and spoke her own introduction. "Hai, my name is Nijo Noriko and I am the Rosa Gigantea en bouton of Lillian Academy. It is a pleasure to meet you all and I look forward to learning more about this prestigious University and its students." Noriko finished with a respectable bow towards the class who responded with an exclamation of appreciation at the kind act.
Noriko blushed slightly at the unusual reaction to such a common greeting as she sat down alongside her Onee-sama, the latter smiling at her with a trace of pride and love.
'She is so irresistible…'
'Oh god, I really want to kiss her and so much more…'
'What is happening to me? I've never reacted this way to anyone…'
'Why does Noriko bring out my primal urges…?'
'I know I love her but right now all I want to do is take her from this room and make love to her in some quiet, isolated place…'
'This isn't normal.'
The teacher acknowledged their kind greetings as the class proceed to, one by one, make their own greetings after the lecturer, called Setsuna, made the suggestion. After the eventful greetings, Setsuna-sensei began her lecture as the two high school students became immersed in both the intriguing subject as well as the friendly and polite air of the hall and its welcoming students.
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As the end of arranged lectures drew to a close, the members of Lillian High began to pack their bags while others offered their farewells to the friendly and genuinely interested University students who asked many questions about their lives and dreams for the future.
Having previously agreed to meet at Sei's apartment, the three Rosa Families left their respective lecture halls making their way to the nearby dormitories where Sei and Youko currently resided.
"Rei-sama, Yoshino-san" Yumi called as she noticed the figures of her close friends walking towards the dormitories. Having heard Yumi's voice, Yoshino turned towards her with a notably sour expression on her usually calm features.
The trailing Rosa Chinensis family caught up to the Foetida family who waited patiently at the door. It didn't go unnoticed by the former family that the air surrounding Yoshino and Rei was blatantly hostile. Yoshino ignoring Rei's concerned gaze walked over to Yumi and dragged her ahead of the group.
Once Yoshino was sure that Rei-chan and the rest of the group were at a reasonably safe distance she began to talk at length about an apparently awful day.
As the group headed by Yumi and Yoshino drew closer to Sei's apartment, Yoshino's voice became unsettlingly loud and aggravated as she disclosed some understandably troubling events. "It was the worst," Yoshino admitted ignoring Rei's concerned stare ", they asked us to pair up and Rei-chan completely ignored me. She paired up with that stupid Makoto-sama instead."
Yumi glanced back towards Rei, noting her troubled expression; she turned back to the fuming Yoshino before replying "I'm sure Rei-sama meant nothing by it. It couldn't have been that bad, could it?" Yumi asked in an attempt to both comfort her best friend and relieve the tension between the two usually close soeur's.
Yoshino suddenly stopped in her tracks and turned Yumi around, her hands resting on Yumi's shoulders as she stared daggers at the now perplexed Rosa Chinensis en bouton. "There were an odd number of students, Yumi-san. Do you know what that means?" Yoshino asked in a dreaded voice, staring into Yumi's eyes as she implored her to understand the embarrassing truth.
Sachiko and Touko were about to rescue their soeur from Yoshino's wrath when they both thought better of it. Truthfully, the pair wanted to stay or at least wait for Yumi but the moment was far too private to intervene between two close friends. And, in any case, Sachiko could see her best friend's concerned gait a mile away, so Sachiko decided to comfort Rei, wrapping an arm around her shoulder, before leading the group towards Sei's apartment.
"I'm sorry, I don't? Oh, did you have to do the activity by yourself?" Yumi asked in hope more than certainty. With an evil and uneasy laugh Yoshino continued "Oh I wish that was so, Yumi-san. But you can't do karate on your own during sparing sessions… You really don't understand, do you Yumi?" Yoshino asked with a raised eyebrow.
"No, I-I really don't" Yumi couldn't help but reply honestly, she really didn't know what Yoshino had to do but was sure it couldn't have been as bad as Yoshino was making it out to be.
Sighing in exasperation Yoshino finally admitted the unavoidable truth of the matter. "I-I… I had to spar… with the teacher. Do you know how embarrassing that is? He was 65 years old for god's sake and I got dropped twice. He beat me Yumi… In front of the entire class."
"That must have been a sight to see" Shimako remarked as she approached her best friends Yumi and Yoshino, with Noriko close by her side. Yoshino turned towards Shimako who looked unperturbed by a sight which would have rendered most people immobile on the spot, but not Shimako who approached the group with her trademark serene smile.
"Yumi-san, Yoshino-san. Gokigenyou, shall we go to Sei's apartment together." Shimako asked as she settled in front of the pair who still looked like they were in the middle of some important discussion.
Nodding absently in unison, the group merged as one and made their way towards Sei's apartment. Yoshino continued to talk about the humiliating experience to anyone who would listen while Yumi and Shimako shared a look which said 'there is no stopping her, is there?'
Eventually the group arrived at Sei's apartment but were surprised to see the older council members waiting for them in deep discussion. "Ah, you have finally arrived," Rin said as she acknowledged the approaching group, a look of displeasure crossing her features as she saw Yumi. ", please, come inside we were just about to begin."
"Begin? Begin what?" Yoshino asked as the group was led to the sofa currently occupied by Sachiko, Touko and Rei. Yumi purposely settled herself next to Sachiko which didn't go unnoticed by Rin whose eyebrow twitched at Yumi's possessive and restrictive behaviour.
"Now that everyone is here we shall partner up." Rin announced to the group who had varying responses to this surprising notion. Sachiko remained relaxed as ever which was in complete contrast to her Petite soeur who made a strange yet questionable sound.
"Eh!"
Feeling the need to act the Onee-sama, Sachiko attempted to scold her younger soeur in such a way that Yumi would not be greatly affected by it. This of course utterly failed. "Quiet Yumi, please, don't make such an unreasonable sound." Sachiko commented in a hushed tone which was also noticed by Rin who grinned at Yumi's troubled expression.
"Okay. Your live in partner will lead you to their dorms now. So, if you would follow them, please, and bring your bags with you, thank you." Rin announced as she allowed the younger students time to say their goodbyes to one another, but quickly made a bee line for Sachiko before she could have a chance to say her farewell to the visibly troubled Yumi.
"Are you ready, Sachiko-san?" Rin asked as she approached the heiress who had only recently noticed her Petite soeur's troubled expression. "Ah yes. In a moment, I just need to talk to my…" but as Sachiko said this she noticed that the person she had wished to talk to was already gone.
She looked around the room looking for any sign of her Petite soeur, who moments ago seemed visibly upset. No doubt by her own stern and hasty response only moments ago.
'Why was I so strict…?'
'There was no reason to scold her; it was just an honest mistake…'
'I have to apologize to Yumi…'
'I can't risk another misunderstanding.'
"If you are looking for Yumi-chan, Sachiko-san. Then I am afraid that she already left with Sora." Rin explained as she smiled inwardly at Yumi's no doubt nervous disposition at not only leaving her Onee-sama but being alone with Sora.
Sachiko couldn't hide her displeasure at this fact and nodded her head towards Rin in understanding while contemplating how she could comfort her Petite soeur at this very moment. But, as she realised there was little she could do, she decided to follow Rin towards her apartment.
'Enjoy your time with Sora, Yumi…'
'She's been looking forward to this day for a very long time.'
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Author's Note: I have to admit I do feel rather bitter about writing something that involves University. I recently had to be withdrawn from my University due to an illness which has plagued me since I was young.
But enough about that, I just thought I should mention that I'm going to change my initial plan of having 4 parts to this chapter. That initial idea wasn't logical because I can't possibly implement my plan in just 4 chapters; I was being far from realistic unfortunately.
It will most likely be the same length as the Water Resort Park. But it does mean I am going to cut at least 2 chapters from Love Will Tear Us Apart to compensate. I have decided to cut the trip to Italy out of my story because it is the least eventful chapters and the important scenes can be integrated into later chapters. As for the other chapter I'm not sure, whichever is necessary to keep my story to a suitable length.
I must warn you readers once again. This is a long, long, long story and will most likely hit upwards of 100 chapters. And I'm being serious. So be prepared for that because I'm going to start writing more often so that I can keep you readers entertained, and so that my vision can come to fruition.
I also made this chapter 8,000 words to apologize for my lack of updates. My will to write has diminished slightly due to various reasons that are unimportant but I really am going to try and write more and to a better standard hopefully.
Btw, I've been reading through my earlier chapters and I can see how badly I have handled writing Sachiko. It seems almost alien to me at times, Sachiko shouldn't be overly dramatic and crying at times and I'm afraid I have only recently learnt my mistake.
Perhaps I wasn't used to writing strong female lead characters or something I'm not sure. But to compensate for this I will be going back and changing chapters to fit Sachiko's personality better, although some scenes will stay. I just thought I should make you aware of this fact because it has been troubling me for a while now.
So there will be slight changes to chapters, although not to drastic. But I will try to frame Sachiko in a more confident light rather than what I framed her as. Apologizes about this because I really did mess Sachiko's character up and that was something I didn't intend.
So I will be improving Sachiko's involvement and deleting mention of the Italy trip.
In any case, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I will see you all soon with another chapter, enjoy.
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